Subtract 70/21 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 3 7/21
45/5 - 70/21 is 17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
45/5 = 45 × 21/5 × 21 = 945/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
70/21 = 70 × 5/21 × 5 = 350/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/105 - 350/105 = 945 - 350/105 = 595/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/3
- In mixed form: 52/3
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